rhymingreplytoanotefromcaptainriddell
dear,sir,atonytimeortide,
i'drathersitwi'youthanride,
though'twerewi'royalgeordie:
andtrowth,yourkindness,soonandlate,
aftgarsmetomysel'lookblate—
thelordinheav'nrewardye!
r.burns.
ellisland.